Your cover letter is the first
thing employers see when they open your materials.
What type of information should your cover letter
include? Because the cover letter is accompanied
by your resume, you do not need to simply restate
that information. The cover letter is a chance
to sell yourself specifically to a company and highlight
areas that will help you appear to be the perfect
person for the position. This is where your
research will come in handy. Find out details
about the opening and the company, and be specific
about how you can fill the role. A sample cover letter
is given in the Internship
Workbook (pdf).